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Weather Update for Franklin County 8/28/2026

Free Press Weather

Franklin County is starting Friday with some areas of morning fog, but conditions will improve as the morning continues. The weekend is expected to stay mainly dry before hotter and more humid weather returns early next week.

Today – Friday, August 28

Areas of fog are possible this morning, especially before 9 a.m. Otherwise, expect a mix of sun and clouds with a high around 82 to 86 degrees. Winds will remain light. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low near 60 to 63 degrees.

Tomorrow – Saturday, August 29

Saturday should be mostly sunny and less humid, making for a pleasant start to the weekend. The high will be around 82 to 86 degrees, with an overnight low in the low 60s.

7-Day Forecast

Sunday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High near 87 degrees, low near 67.

Monday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid. High near 87 degrees, low near 69.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, hot and humid. High near 91 degrees, low near 69.

Wednesday: Partly sunny with a chance of showers or thunderstorms. High near 92 degrees, low near 70.

Thursday: Partly sunny with a chance of a morning shower or thunderstorm. High near 89 degrees, low near 66.

Weather Alerts

No widespread hazardous weather concerns are expected for Franklin County today or through Thursday.

Residents should still use caution in areas of morning fog and allow extra time when traveling if visibility is reduced.

Carl E. Mellott 1949-2026

Carl worked hard all his life; retiring from the Fulton County Partnership as a transport driver after 17 years of employment.

Ruth Murphy 1943-2026

Ruth volunteered at Gospel Tide, Shook Home and the House of Grace. She worked at the Chambersburg School District fore over 25 years.

Ann B. Thomas 1938-2026

Ann graduated from Biglerville High School and went to work at Knouse Foods. She worked there most of her life having numerous roles there.

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Presented by Hagerstown Aviation Museum, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9am to 4pm See warbirds, modern aircraft, classic cars, trucks, airplane rides, live music, local businesses and food. This event is a great day for the family to visit the

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The Franklin County Free Press, established by Vicky Taylor in 2019, emerged as a beacon of local journalism for the residents of Franklin County. Under Vicky's leadership, it quickly became an essential source of news, particularly at a time when major newspaper publications were increasingly overlooking local coverage.

On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

Rooted in the heart of Franklin County and powered by its residents, the Franklin County Free Press continues to bridge the gap, ensuring that the local stories, events, and issues that matter most to the community remain in the spotlight.